Inorganic Qualitative Analysis (Laboratory Exercises)

• Act responsibly in a laboratory
• evaluate the hazards of chemicals
• learn important parts of the Periodic table of the elements
• balance chemical equations
• write formulas, colours and reactivity of important ions in aqueous solution
• perform chemical separations and simple identification reactions
• know about the connection between chemical theory and practical laboratory work
• know about soluble and insoluble salts
• understand the chemistry of fireworks and the emission spectra of selected elements
• recognize how chemical waste should be handled responsibly
• know of the most dangerous inorganic chemicals

Perfoming a number of qualitative analyses on selected inorganic mixtures and identifications of salts containing a selection of elements from the Periodic Table of the elements, including some poisonous and dangerous compounds in semimicro scale. Evaluation of the relevant reactions. Assessment of risks and safe handling of chemical waste. Investigation of flame colours and assessment of the elements giving colours in firework.

26171/26173, together with 26171 and 26173 at the latest

Laboratory work including theory. 4 hours of laboratory work per day and 1 hour of home work.

Fundamental laboratory safety

No ordinary exam

Maximum: 88.

Please be aware that this course has a limited number of seats available. If there are too many applicants, a pool will be created for the remainder of the qualified applicants, and they will be selected at random. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether you have been allocated a spot.